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The Fire
Token Entry Lyrics
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What's the matter did we do something wrong
The things you said did you ever mean
Or did you pretend that you believed
You went your way we stood behind
But we're ahead of you with a peace of mind
Now you're standing still an we moved ahead
Fighting a cause you said was dead
You went your way we stood behind
But we're ahead of you with a peace of mind
Now you're standing still and we moved ahead
Fighting a cause you said was dead
That was years past and now it's grown
To something more positive than you've ever known
Things have changed but we still believe
In freedom trust and honesty
We have something we call our own
It's our scene we'll let it be known
We have set a direction and followed through
The goals we achieved we never needed you
The song "The Fire" by Token Entry starts with questioning the motives behind somebody's departure. "We're still here here and now you're gone, what's the matter did we do something wrong" implies that the person who left may have done so due to a disagreement or a differing viewpoint. The songwriter is questioning whether the reasons given for leaving hold any weight or whether it was just an excuse. "The things you said did you ever mean, or did you pretend that you believed?" is a direct call out to this person, questioning whether their words were genuine or not.
The second verse starts with "You went your way we stood behind, but we're ahead of you with a peace of mind." The songwriter is making a statement that they moved forward and are now in a better place than the person who left. The line "fighting a cause you said was dead" implies that this person gave up on something that the songwriter is still passionate about. The chorus repeats the line "The fire still burns, the rage still yearns," indicating that despite the passage of time, their passion for their cause has not diminished.
The third verse talks about how things have changed, and the writer acknowledges that. "That was years past and now it's grown to something more positive than you've ever known" signifies that the songwriter has moved on and grown from the experience, leaving the other person behind. They believe in "freedom, trust, and honesty" and have formed a community - "our scene" - that they are proud of. The final line, "The goals we achieved we never needed you," is a strong statement that the writer has achieved success on their own, without the help or support of the person who left.
Line by Line Meaning
We're still here here and now you're gone
We have survived even though you have left us
What's the matter did we do something wrong
Did we make a mistake to make you go away?
The things you said did you ever mean
Were your words genuine or were you only pretending?
Or did you pretend that you believed
Did you act like you had faith in us, when you really didn't?
You went your way we stood behind
You left us, but we remained committed to our purpose
But we're ahead of you with a peace of mind
Despite your departure, we have found inner calm and are making progress
Now you're standing still an we moved ahead
While you are stagnant, we are forging ahead
Fighting a cause you said was dead
We are still fighting for something you thought was no longer relevant
The fire still burns the rage still yearns
Our passion for our cause still exists despite your absence
That was years past and now it's grown
We have advanced beyond where we were when you left
To something more positive than you've ever known
Our movement has become even more hopeful and uplifting than before
Things have changed but we still believe
Our beliefs have not wavered even as circumstances have shifted
In freedom trust and honesty
Our values remain rooted in liberty, trustworthiness, and forthrightness
We have something we call our own
Our cause is something that is unique to us
It's our scene we'll let it be known
We are proud of our community and we will make its existence known
We have set a direction and followed through
We have established a path and have taken the necessary steps to stay on track
The goals we achieved we never needed you
We accomplished our objectives without your assistance
Contributed by Ian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.